Irenaeus - soul making theodicy
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What does Irenaeus believe about God’s part on evil?
He is partly responsible for evil
Why were people created in the image of God?
In order to develop into the likeness of God
Why is evil necessary?
For spiritual development
What is an example of development?
We can not value being well if we have never experienced sickness
How do people become like God?
They have to freely choose to become like him
Can genuine perfection be ready made?
No
What does genuine perfection require the possibility of?
Choosing evil
Will everyone become like God eventually?
Yes
What will happen if someone doesnt develop God’s likeness in their lifetime?
They will go to purgatory until they develop it so they will then go to heaven
Why doesnt God intervene with someone’s likeness of God?
It would curtain and compromise freedom